WAC 242-02-533   Motion to disqualify for cause.  (1) A motion to disqualify a board member or hearing examiner acting as the presiding officer, for any reason provided under chapter 34.05 RCW, with supporting affidavit(s), must be filed at least seven days before the board holds a prehearing conference, or if facts establishing grounds for disqualification are subsequently discovered, promptly after discovery of such facts.

     (2) The board shall promptly rule upon such a motion.

     (3) If a motion for disqualification is granted and a presiding officer was disqualified as a result, the board shall promptly designate a new presiding officer.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.270(7). 98-01-144, § 242-02-533, filed 12/19/97, effective 1/20/98; 97-04-008, § 242-02-533, filed 1/24/97, effective 3/1/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.270(6). 94-23-112, § 242-02-533, filed 11/22/94, effective 12/23/94.]